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How many syllables in “stragglier”?

2

syllables in "stragglier"

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Word details

Syllables

2

strag · glier

Letters

10

s · t · r · a · g · g · l · i · e · r

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
t1
r1
a1
g2
g2
l1
i1
e1
r1

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About the word “stragglier

The word stragglier contains 2 syllables, divided as strag · glier. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "stragglier" have?

"stragglier" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "stragglier" into syllables?

"stragglier" is divided into syllables as: strag · glier.

What is the Scrabble score for "stragglier"?

The Scrabble score for "stragglier" is 12 points.

Using “stragglier” in writing

Two-syllable words like "stragglier" (strag · glier) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, stragglier is worth 12 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

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